Nation in Focus

February 26, 2013

A selection of photographs from around the nation, chosen by The Chronicle photo editors, covering a variety of topics including politics and current events.

Alex Wong/Getty Images

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NEWPORT NEWS, VA - FEBRUARY 26: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a visit to Newport News Shipbuilding February 26, 2013 in Newport News, Virginia. Obama spoke on the impact from the sequester would be for the defense industry and its workers. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Alex Wong/Getty Images

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NEWPORT NEWS, VA - FEBRUARY 26: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a visit to Newport News Shipbuilding February 26, 2013 in Newport News, Virginia. Obama spoke on the impact from the sequester would be for the defense industry and its workers. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***